California § 26515 - Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm if both

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§ 26515. Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm if both

Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm if both of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The sale, lease, or transfer is made by a person who obtains title to the firearm by any of the following means: (1) Intestate succession or bequest. (2) As the beneficiary of a trust that includes a firearm. (3) As a surviving spouse pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 13500) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Probate Code. (4) As decedent’s successor pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section 13000) of Division 8 of the Probate Code. (b) The person disposes of the firearm within 60 days of receipt of the firearm.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 26515

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26515 cover?

Section 26515 ("Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm if both") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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